A Big Claim
The love for the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) is undoubtedly one of the most valuable gems that Shi’a Muslims take pride in possessing. However, is simply having love for them enough to consider oneself a Shi’a and their
The love for the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) is undoubtedly one of the most valuable gems that Shi’a Muslims take pride in possessing. However, is simply having love for them enough to consider oneself a Shi’a and their
He had read the verse many times, but he couldn’t fully grasp its meaning. He repeatedly pondered over it in his mind: “And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him.” [1] What exactly is God’s message
In historical books, it is recorded that initially, Ma’mun offered the caliphate to Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (peace be upon him), but the Imam declined the offer. Later, Ma’mun offered him the position of heir apparent, but the Imam
Abu Qurrah, a scholar and narrator of Hadith in the era of Imam al-Ridha (peace be upon him), was among the Sunni scholars. Safwan ibn Yahya, a student of Imam al-Ridha (peace be upon him), recounts: “Abu Qurrah asked me
Imam Reza (peace be upon him) said: “The friend of a person is his intellect, and his enemy is his ignorance.”[1] One day, Ibn Sikkit – one of the famous scholars during the time of Imam Reza (peace be upon
The late Kulayni and some other great scholars (may Allah bless them) narrate from Yas’a bin Hamza – one of the companions of Imam Ali bin Musa Reza (peace be upon him) – as follows: One day, I was present
Abdulaziz ibn Muslim says: “We were with Imam Reza (peace be upon him) in Merv. Upon our arrival, we gathered in the city’s grand mosque. The people in the mosque were discussing the topic of Imamate and were speaking of
Indeed, it is a difficult day. A day when no one cares for anyone else… When speaking of the Day of Judgment, the Qur’an describes it as a day that will be harsh and grievous for the inhabitants of both
When Mamun, the Abbasid caliph, summoned Imam Reza (peace be upon him) from Medina to Iran and the city of Merv, the people of Iran arranged a grand gathering to meet him in the city of Nishapur along his route.
What are our beliefs as Muslims? Do we truly understand our religion? During the lifetime of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), the Caliph of the time, Mamun, requested that he briefly write about the pure essence of Islam. In
One of the most important Islamic commandments that has been repeatedly emphasized in the Qur’an and the sayings of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) is the performance of prayer. Many of the expressions used in Islamic texts regarding
The Imam has various attributes and qualities. The world and human life are governed by two systems: the system of creation (Takwīn) and the system of legislation (Tashrī‘). The system of creation refers to the laws and order governing the
Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Nasr, similar to many other people, kept on praying for a need, but his prayers seemed to never be answered. Slowly he was beginning to doubt the mercifulness of Allah (SWT). The feelings of anxiety and
Mamun subjected Imam Ali al-Reza (AS) to various trials in hopes of overcoming him through failure in those tests. One of the most significant of these trials was the scientific debates with scholars of different religions. He instructed his vizier,
“The greatest wisdom is the knowledge of oneself.”1- Imam Reza (peace be upon him) said: “… The best wisdom is the knowledge of oneself…”(Imam Ali bin Musa al-Reza (peace be upon him)) Paying attention to our words, actions, and deeds—or
It is narrated by Muhammad ibn Abdullah Khorasani, the servant of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), that one day a group was present with Imam Reza (peace be upon him), when one of the deniers of God entered. This
“Do you really think that way? I never expected this from you, it’s a pity, I never imagined you would be like this…” These are sentences that we may have heard numerous times in our social interactions. Surely, at times,
Imam Reza (peace be upon him) says: “One hour of thought is better than a year of worship.” He was asked about the meaning of this hadith, to which he replied: “You pass by ruined houses and empty homes and
“Sometimes, in the twists and turns of our daily thoughts and actions, we forget important matters. At times, a blessing in our life becomes so commonplace that we no longer think about it, and we only realize its value when
According to Islamic thought, value is based on deeds. This is the person who builds up his/her own character. Every person is judged, gains superiority, and reaches salvation based on his/her deeds and actions. No one can rely on his/her